The designer was drawn to this soft chunky yarn by its unusual qualities. It includes flecks of nearly every rainbow color, but reads as a subtle, almost neutral yarn, so it's a good choice for both girls and boys. The straight-forward, no-fuss style goes with just about anything - from jeans to a party dress. To offset the extra weight of the yarn, Kristin uses specific construction/design techniques to eliminate extra bulk: a minimum of seams, built-in buttons, and edgings worked in one piece with the body. Because it knits up quickly, the sweater is a perfect in-a-hurry project.
Finished Size: 28 (29 1/2, 32, 33 1/2)" (71 [75, 81.5, 85] cm) chest circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 28" (71 cm).
Yarn: Rowan Biggy Print (100% merino; 33 yd [30 m]/50 g): #253 multicolored, 6 (6, 7, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Yarn weight: #6 - Super Bulky
Gauge: 6 sts and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
Needles: Size 36 (20 mm): straight and 32" (80-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; extra cir needles (to use as stitch holders; any size will work); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Knitting Daily 2007